Add 42/16 and 7/20
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 7/20
42/16 + 7/20 is 119/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
7/20 = 7 × 4/20 × 4 = 28/80 - Add the two like fractions:
210/80 + 28/80 = 210 + 28/80 = 238/80 - 238/80 simplified gives 119/40
- So, 42/16 + 7/20 = 119/40
In mixed form: 239/40
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